Back in July 2011, the world's newest country was established: South Sudan.

It's a nation that, as it may sound, is South of the Country of Sudan (in Northeastern Africa). It may be landlocked, but it is an oil rich and gold and mercury filled hotspot that, as you could imagine, the West saw potential in.

So, they (America) invested in it. After negotiations from American diplomats, a nation-wide referendum following a civil war from the North and a whole lot of funding from the Obama administration, South Sudan declared independence. It was seen as a new model of Africa: a resemblance of democracy and peace that could stand out to other African nations who are struggling with civil conflict.

Unfortunately, this victory was very short - lived.

Despite its unique geographical features, it is also the hot spot for genocide issues (like the Genocide of Darfur in 2003) and a brutal, endless civil war (as mentioned earlier.) In fact, a 19 month long civil war has torn apart this four year old country: and it all stems back to one source.

Funding from the Obama administration went catastrophically wrong. (sounds like an American thing to do, i.e. Afghanistan and Iraq?) Money was given with no checks and balances, it was a direct investment to two different tribes who, unfortunately, don't know what the right thing to do with money is.

(Keyword: Two different tribes. Alot of money. Little awareness.)

So, queue civil war.

South Sudan has put itself in something like a "Senseless Cycle of Violence", as the UN puts it. Power is driving the warlords of different tribes absolutely crazy, which is leading to a humanitarian rights nightmare.

Also, issues with the South Sudanese economy (which is far too complex to explain in under 2,000 words) and the owners of corporate assets and trusts contribute to a situation seemingly impossible to fix.

Fighting between South Sudanese government and rebel forces erupted in December 2013. It has left tens of thousands of people dead, and more than 2 million displaced, adding to the 50 some million displaced around the world because of civil conflict or economic issues.

So: an economy in shambles. not enough food for everyone to eat, and warring tribes are displacing people day by day.

This is the reality of the heartland of Africa: the reality of a country that was supposed to resemble forward moving peace and prosperity, but for the time being cannot give the rest of the continent a model to follow: it just has to fight the struggle and overcome power hungry tyrants to find its way back into prosperity.

For now, we wait to see what the international community can do to help South Sudan.

(If you are interested in International Affairs, this is definitely a crisis you will want to study up on!)